Dell Boosts Performance of Precision WorkStation Line With 450MHz Pentium II Processors; Dell Precision WorkStation 410 Among First To Offer Latest Intel Processor.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998--Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, beginning today, will offer 450MHz Pentium(R) II processors in the Dell Precision(tm) WorkStation 410 product line. Priced beginning at $2,918(a) and available immediately, the Dell Precision WorkStation 410 provides customers with 450MHz of power at prices comparable to competitors' similarly configured 400MHz workstations. The Dell Precision WorkStation 410 also now offers 18GB Ultra2/Wide SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. hard disk drives, bringing the system's maximum storage capacity to 54GB(b). A full list of prices and configurations for these dual-processor-capable systems can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/. The Dell Precision WorkStation family provides professional users custom-configured tools to run the most demanding applications available under the Windows NT(R) operating system. Dell Precision WorkStations areintended for customers who demand maximum performance in the computer-aided design (CAD), geographic information systems (GIS), digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. (DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. ), electronic design automation (EDA (1) (Electronic Design Automation) Using the computer to design, lay out, verify and simulate the performance of electronic circuits on a chip or printed circuit board. ), computer animation and financial analysis markets. Dell also offers the Dell Precision WorkStation 610, based on Pentium II Xeon (processor) Pentium II Xeon - The successor to Intel Corporation's Pentium II processor. The Xeon has the same P6 core as existing Pentium Pro/Pentium II units, but it supports a 100 MHz system bus and offers as much as 2 MB of level 2 cache. http://intel. (tm) processors from Intel. Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $15.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. (a) Price for Dell Precision WorkStation 410 configured with desktop chassis, single 450MHz Pentium II processor, 4.3GB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive , 64MB RAM, 14/32X variable CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , Diamond Permedia2 graphics card and 17-inch monitor (15.9-inch viewable). (b) 54GB achieved with dual 18GB HDDs and dual 9GB HDDs. Prices, products and specifications available in the United States only and are subject to change without notice. Shipping and handling and applicable sales taxes not included in prices. Dell is a registered trademark and Dell Precision is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.
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